Learning to build and fire an earth oven is a fascinating project. This is *the* book that you must have if you want to do it. Be careful to get the most recent edition since a lot of new information has been added over time. One caution on this though... the earlier editions had simpler, easier to build oven plans. Those plans are legitimate and they do work. You should not get caught up in a complicated design (unless you enjoy that), but should focus on the amazing fact that you can build an oven in a few hours.

I think that everyone should build an earthen oven at least once in their life. It gives you a greater appreciation for how highly complicated we have become. It is amazing that you can build a working oven with just a bit of mud and some rocks! You'll have a better connection to your food and your survival if you have done this at least once! ( )